How much does a mortician make in Pennsylvania?
$63,580a year
Median yearly pay for morticians in Pennsylvania. That is $30.57 an hour or $5,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.57
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,570Median: $63,580Highest 10%: $92,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,570 | $22.39 | |
| 25th | $52,420 | $25.20 | |
| Median | $63,580 | $30.57 | |
| 75th | $77,520 | $37.27 | |
| 90th | $92,830 | $44.63 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,470 |
| Reading, PA | $66,470 |
| Lancaster, PA | $65,250 |
| York, PA | $64,910 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $64,450 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $62,450 |
| Scranton, PA | $62,040 |
| Allentown, PA | $59,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for morticians.
| 4. New Jersey | $69,110 |
| 5. Nebraska | $64,310 |
| 6. Iowa | $63,700 |
| 7. Pennsylvania | $63,580 |
| 8. New York | $63,090 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $62,120 |
| 10. Indiana | $60,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mortician make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $30.57 ($63,580 a year).
Do morticians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $63,580 against $55,010 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for mortician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 7 of 48 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays morticians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $75,470 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.